CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide CAMARO 1982 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/24/56854/w960_56854-0.png CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide
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Fig. 4: Checking the spark  plug gap with a feeler gauge 
 
Fig. 5: Adjusting the spark plug gap

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Fig. 6: If the standard plug is in good c ondition, the electrode may be filed flat - 
WARNING: do not file platinum plugs

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Fig. 7: Inspect the spark plug to  determine engine running conditions 
SPARK PLUG WIRES 
TESTING, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  
Every 15,

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Fig. 1: Number the distributor cap to wers to denote correct spark plug wire 
installation 
Every 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or so, th

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FIRING ORDERS 
To avoid confusion, remove and tag th
e spark plug wires one at a time, for 
replacement.   
If a distributor is not key

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Fig. 2: 2.8L Engine - Engine firing or der: 1-2-3-4-5- Distributor Rotation: 
Clockwise 
 
Fig. 3: 3.1L Engine - Engine firing order

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Fig. 4: 5.0L and 5.7L (VIN 8) Engines -  Engine firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2- 
Distributor Rotation: Clockwise 
It should be remembe

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ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
The High Energy Ignition (HEI) system 
controls the fuel combustion by 
providing a

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In the HEI system, as in other electr
onic ignition systems, the breaker points 
have been replaced wit h an electronic switch - a tr a

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The tachometer terminal should never 
be allowed to touch ground, as damage 
to the computer control  module and/or ignition coil  asse
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